He as been willing, and adapted his style of play to fit the Spurs’ brand of team basketball perfectly, and it was just what the team needed when the time came for Tim Duncan to retire.
What makes it even better is the fact that the Spurs don’t have to train, build, and wait for a player to grow before being able to contribute to the team.
His journey into stardom began with a single practice as a freshman at Seagoville High School, which is fitting since it happens to be 292 miles away from the AT&T Center.